“Communities have consistently come together to create systems to challenge capitalism and solve the issues they are facing. This initiative shows how communities can work together to solve their own problems. These projects are a great example of how communities…”
Community Forming Mutual Aid Project to Combat Social Challenges Read Post »
“Khanya College in Johannesburg will be having its annual Winter School marking 25 years of teaching and developing the capacities and skills of activists all around the country. In many communities, the working class is powerless and voiceless but Khanya…”
The Impact of Khanya College on Activists Read Post »
“The 25th Khanya College annual Winter School, kicked off on 15 July 2024. The school which started on 14 till the 20 of June 2024 is currently underway at the House of Movements, Khanya College, in Johannesburg. Comrade Nosipho Mdletshe…”
What are the Khanya policies, and why we must follow them Read Post »
“As part of preparations for the 25th Annual Khanya College Winter School, the college implemented a study group method where the comrades would meet over WhatsApp to discuss and break down the main reading — Mutual Aid by Dale Spade…”
Winter School Study Groups: A Start-up to the Winter School Read Post »
“Welcome to Khanya College and the 25th Annual Winter School 2024. This is a small but important milestone for Khanya College and the social justice movement in South Africa. The Winter School was a particular response to the South African…’
Welcome from the Khanya College Coordinator Read Post »
“At the 25th Winter School, the participants were grouped into different departments to plan for the 25th anniversary of the Khanya College Winter School. As part of a dry run for this millstone of an event, the logistics group planned…”
Activists Take a Solidarity Walk as Part of WS Activities Read Post »
“On the second day of the winter school, activists dug deep into discussing solidarity and mutual aid. This discussion focused on a silent drama where participants used statues and role-play showing the problems in their communities without saying a word…”
Breaking Inter-generational Traumas through Solidarity and Mutual Aid During Read Post »
“Life Sithole is a young activist who has always found peace in the world of art. Born on 27 June 2002 in Swaneville, west of Gauteng, he is the youngest of 12 children. growing up in a community surrounded by…”
Activist Profiles: Issue 4 Read Post »
“On the last day of the 25th annual Khanya Winter School, the Khanya team launched an online exhibition covering the various Winter Schools that have taken place since it began in 1999. The launch took place at the Workers Museum…”
“Witzenburg Justice Coalition (WJC) was established in 2019 by a group of community members in Witzenburg and was formed in response to the high number of unresolved cases in the community and the failure of the justice system to address…”
Organisational Profiles: Winter School 2024 (Issue 2) Read Post »
“Mandlenkosi Gcwabaza is a 47-year-old male born and bred in a small village called Sobantu in Pietermaritzburg. Gcwabaza completed his lower education at Russell Primary School then later progressed to Khwezi Secondary School where he matriculated. Gcwabaza, or Mandla as…”
Activist Profiles: Issue 2 Read Post »
“The simulation session was a true reminder of real issues and problems facing the working class. This session was about the real events that are happening in South Africa currently, highlighting government maladministration. The quick reaction from the working class…”
Simulation Illustrates Community Struggles Read Post »
